The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Hammond, LA: Crime Maps and Statistics

D+

Overall Crime Grade™

Violent Crime Grade	D-
Property Crime Grade	D+
Other Crime Grade	C

Which crimes are included?

$32.1 million

Cost of Crime™ for Hammond, LA

In 2025, crime will cost $1,602 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Hammond in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Hammond, LA Safe?

The D+ grade indicates that the rate of crime is higher than that of the average US city. Hammond ranks in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 30% of cities but less safe than 70%. This analysis applies only to Hammond's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby cities.

The crime rate in Hammond is 32.03 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Hammond Residents generally consider the southeast part of the city to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Hammond varies by neighborhood - ranging from 1 in 15 in the south neighborhoods to 1 in 42 in the southeast.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Hammond, LA see the most incidents - about 316 per year. In contrast, the west part of the city has the fewest, with approximately 82 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Hammond, LA

The total projected cost of crime in Hammond for 2025 is $32,088,149. This translates to approximately $618 per resident and $1,602 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 2.3% of the median household income in Hammond. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:

Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 49.8%
Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 38.4%
Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 11.7%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Hammond Compared to Other Cities?

Hammond, LA:	$618
Angola, LA:	$1419
Madisonville, LA:	$283
Louisiana:	$723
USA:	$464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Hammond is $618 per year, which is $154 more than the national average and $105 less than Louisiana's state average. Below we compare cities similar to Hammond:

In Angola, LA, crime costs $1,419 per person, which is $802 more than in Hammond.
In Madisonville, LA, crime costs $283 per person, which is $335 less than in Hammond

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Hammond for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.

Crime	Cost to Hammond	Cost per Hammond Resident
Murder	$13.2 million	$254
Rape/Sexual Assault	$1.67 million	$32
Robbery	$770,654	$15
Assault	$6.73 million	$130
Kidnapping	$321,776	$6
Vehicle Theft	$741,683	$14
Burglary	$1.88 million	$36
Theft	$3.28 million	$63
Arson	$62,228	$1
Vandalism	$1.89 million	$36
Animal Cruelty	$32,170	$1
Drug Crimes	$1.51 million	$29
Identity Theft	$7,340	$0
Total Cost of Crime	$32,088,149	$618

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Hammond, LA

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Hammond totals $97,343,413 ($1,874 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $129,431,563 ($2,492 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Hammond crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the central part of the city has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas have the same problem. Of Hammond’s 51,943 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Hammond Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Hammond residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Assault	4.510
Robbery	0.4717
Rape	0.5301
Murder	0.1352
Total Violent Crime	5.647 (D-)

Property Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Theft	12.19
Vehicle Theft	0.9221
Burglary	3.993
Arson	0.0496
Total Property Crime	17.15 (D+)

Other Crime Rates

Crime Type	Crime Rate
Kidnapping	0.1022
Drug Crimes	3.924
Vandalism	5.103
Identity Theft	0.0183
Animal Cruelty	0.0837
Total "Other" Rate	9.232 (C)

Individual Hammond Crime Maps & Stats

Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Cities

Compared to surrounding cities, the rate of crime in Hammond is higher. The table below shows Crime Grades for cities close to Hammond.

Nearby City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Tickfaw, LA	C-	D-	C-
Natalbany, LA	B-	D+	B-
Ponchatoula, LA	B	C	B-
Woodhaven, LA	C-	D+	D+
Albany, LA	D	D+	D-
Wadesboro, LA	B+	A	B
Springfield, LA	C-	D	D+
Robert, LA	B-	C	C+
Holden, LA	D+	D+	D
Killian, LA	C+	A-	C+

Crime Maps and Rates for City with Similar Populations

Hammond is similar versus other cities of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in cities with comparable overall population in the city‘s boundaries.

Similar City	Overall Crime Grade	Violent Crime Grade	Property Crime Grade
Azusa, CA	C+	C+	C+
Wayne, NJ	B	A+	A+
Palm Desert, CA	C-	D	D
New Castle, DE	F	D-	D-
Morristown, TN	D+	D	D
Lakewood, OH	D	C	C
San Benito, TX	D	D	D
Morrisville, PA	B+	B+	B+
Bedford, TX	D+	C	C
Cerritos, CA	D+	D+	D+

Considering only the crime rate, Hammond is safer than the Louisiana state average and as safe as the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Hammond, LA average SchoolGrade of D, with 27% actual proficiency versus 31% projected; overall, schools don't meet expectations. See Hammond schools on SchoolGrade

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